QWine Reviews

Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz 2014

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Ever reliable as you'd expect from this premium producer.

De Bortoli Down the Lane Shiraz Tempranillo 2015

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De  Bortoli pulling on their hipster suit - and I like it. A modern label with easy drinking wine on the inside. The label for this Spanis...

Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2016

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A leaner and fine boned style of Jaluka. I had to do a double-take at the price offered on the Seppelt site - $17.50 when you buy six! Si...

Bellwether Tamar Valley Chardonnay 2012

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Sue Bell is really shaking things up in her neck of the woods in a range of different ways such as sourcing fruit from outside the region...

Gardner's Ground Shiraz 2013

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A new label to me from New South Wales' Cowra region. As per the website: Gardner's Ground Vineyard is located within Rivers Roa...

Comyns & Co Mr Red 2016

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Mr Red - a blend of Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Shiraz and Cabernet from the Hunter Valley.

Mitchell Wines McNicol Shiraz 2007

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Named after Andrew Mitchell's father Peter McNicol Mitchell, this label is a tribute to a man who arrived in the Clare Valley in 1949...

Glenguin Estate Stonybroke Shiraz 2014

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My first look at this Hunter Valley producer and I like what I see. Coming off five acres in Broke, organic practices are in use.

Angullong A Chardonnay 2016

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It's hard not to be impressed by the quality coming out of Orange at the moment. Here's a solid Chardonnay for around $20. Good va...

Balgownie Black Label Sangiovese 2015

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Bendigo Sangiovese. Never had one - til now. This comes off vines planted in 1999. Fermented in stainless steel on skins for 24 days and t...

Alkimi The Good Earth Syrah 2015

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The Good Earth? This should be more appropriately be renamed the Bloody Good Earth. Moreish deluxe, it exudes class and charisma with a st...

Seppelt Drumborg Riesling 2016

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If you haven't introduced yourself to the Seppelt range, the question needs to be asked, why the heck haven't you? The wines are c...

Josef Chromy Riesling 2016

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I'm yet to find a dud Tassie Riesling. This bone dry example from Josef Chromy ticks all the boxes - another reliable wine.

Deakin Estate River to Vine Moscato 2016

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Moscato from the Murray Darling. Perfect for the Mother-in-law who doesn't drink booze.

Glaetzer-Dixon Überblanc Riesling 2016

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I sat in the Glasshouse Bar in Hobart overlooking the Derwent River sipping on this. A great bar, relaxing views and the Aurora Australis...

Yelland & Papps Devote Roussanne 2016

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Barossa Roussanne wild fermented in 100% oak (20% new) and at the mercy of the best Roussanne winemaker in the country - well I think so ...

Pooley Wines Riesling 2016

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A Trophy winner at the Royal Melbourne Show 2016. Very much deserved too. Apologies for the stamped bottle pic, it's the only one I c...

Pooley Wines Gewurtraminer 2016

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A great little wine this. Bone dry, it's expressive and aromatic as you'd expect.

Pooley Wines Pinot Grigio 2016

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An enjoyable Pinot Gris from Tasmania's Coal River region.

Ballandean Estate Late Harvest Viognier 2016

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Something a little new from Ballandean Estate. Late Harvest Sylvaner is normally their 'thing' when it comes to dessert style wine...

Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2015

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A superb wine screaming value. Load the trolley up with this bargain.

Tyrrell's Single Vineyard Stevens Semillon 2011

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What a terrific example of the Hunter Valley special - Semillon. No where else in the world has this variety taken so well.

Balgownie Estate Shiraz 2014

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It's been a while since I've looked at a Balgownie wine. It's been even longer since something from Bendigo has passed the lip...

Angullong A Shiraz 2015

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Perched 600 metres above and off vines nearly 20 years old, here's a fruit forward Shiraz offering good drinking.

Heggies Vineyard Estate Chardonnay 2015

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Heggies Estate is always a consistent performer. Take a whiff and you get a sense you have a serious Chardonnay on your hands. Hand picke...

Heggies Vineyard > 500m Chardonnay 2016

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Hello to a new Heggies label. Eden Valley fruit - 'Harvested at night and whole berry pressed' the back label tells me.

Comyns & Co Tempranillo 2016

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One of four 2016 red releases from Scott Comyns. He's made a great start to his solo project producing a range of interesting wines. ...

Journey Wines Heathcote Shiraz 2014

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A mate who happens to be a rep dropped this off recently. He told me he had something 'special' for me. This type of comment ge...

Twisted Gum Shiraz 2014

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Granite Belt Shiraz coming off a small three hectare, dry grown vineyard. A small producer but one with a big heart and impressive cellar...

Singlefile Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015

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I lined up two Western Australian Cabernets (though this has a dash of Merlot) from 2015. Gee we are blessed with the quality available i...
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